Maner Puyawan

Chairman and Founder

Maner is the Chairman and Founder of Xentra Infotech Solutions, Inc. He is a veteran in the IT profession, with over 20 years of extensive experience under his belt. His main expertise is in the payments technology domain, planning, designing, and building electronic and mobile payment systems for businesses of all sizes.

Even at the early part of his career, Maner was already able to showcase his adeptness in information technology, designing systems and solutions for companies in different industries. He was instrumental in the migration of several companies from manual to digital processes, as well as in helping multiple organizations achieve the coveted ISO 9002 Certification by applying his technical skills to streamline business processes.

He continued to work his way up the corporate ladder by using his IT and technical expertise in various industries. Working for LBS e-Recruitment Solutions, Inc., Maner led the way in revolutionizing the Philippines’ global manpower and recruitment industry, by designing the country’s first web-based recruitment system that enabled employers and professionals to connect online. This recruitment system won the company the People’s Choice Award at the 7th Philippine Web Awards, and paved the way for the establishment of LBS e-Business Solutions, Inc. and for providing the blueprint for future e-recruitment solutions in the country.

Maner’s solutions went international after that, when Australia-based global payment solutions company Rechargeplus International Ltd. acquired a license of the online recruitment system of LBS. He later joined the company as its IT Manager. From there, he expanded his IT knowledge by learning about the electronic payments industry, including the fundamentals of payment security, compliance, Visa-MasterCard processing, and more. He soon became the company’s Global Chief Technology Officer, designing several solutions including the first-ever Prepaid Visa Debit card linked to and managed via SMS using a mobile device.

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Other notable highlights of Maner’s career include serving as:

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An Important Update from Xentra

It’s never easy to write something like this.

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to wind down the operations of Xentra Infotech Solutions, Inc. (Philippines).

This decision comes after a challenging period, and while it marks the end of this chapter for our Philippine entity, it does not define the entirety of Xentra’s journey.

What This Means

  • Xentra InfoTech Solutions, Inc. (Philippines) will be closing its operations
  • Xentra Solutions, LLC (USA) will continue to operate and support our clients
  • All active engagements will be properly transitioned to ensure continuity where applicable

We remain fully committed to honoring our obligations and maintaining the level of service our clients expect.

Why This Decision Was Made

Like many businesses, we faced a combination of challenges that became unsustainable over time. Despite significant efforts and continued investment, we reached a point where closing our Philippine operations was the most responsible path forward.

This decision was not made lightly.

Looking Ahead

While this marks the end of one part of our organization, Xentra USA continues forward—supporting clients, delivering work, and building on what we’ve created.

The relationships, learnings, and foundations built through Xentra Philippines will continue to shape what comes next.

With Gratitude

To our team, our clients, and our partners—especially those who stood with us through our Philippine journey—thank you.

Thank you for your trust, your support, and for believing in something we were trying to build—something that meant more than just work.

This was never just a company. It was a shared vision, a collective effort, and a piece of all of us.

And while this chapter is coming to an end, what we created together doesn’t simply disappear. It stays—with us, in what we’ve learned, what we’ve built, and who we’ve become.


— The Xentra Family